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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 106.43 and 53.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 106.43 and 53.79 is: 80.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 106.43 = 53.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/106.43 = 53.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 106.43 × 53.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 5,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,724.60/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.70

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